by Dominick Montgomery | Mar 16, 2016 | Blog
Does it seem that some people have all the luck while others only experience bad luck? Actually, “luck” may come from a set of positive behaviors. Lucky people are outgoing, optimistic, follow their intuition, and expect good fortune, according to...
by Dominick Montgomery | Mar 1, 2016 | Blog
Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer says some work environments are unhealthy and contribute to increases in smoking, alcohol abuse, high blood pressure and a shorter lifespan. How do you identify a healthy workplace? Some would say it is when employees feel valued, trusted,...
by Dominick Montgomery | Feb 8, 2016 | Blog
All the flower deliveries and dressed up couples going out to dinner can be a bit much for the unattached this week. But, Valentine’s Day is about more than couples. It’s a chance to celebrate yourself. Why not do something inexpensive with friends or family?...
by Dominick Montgomery | Jan 26, 2016 | Blog
Native American circles illustrate how substance abuse disrupts the family and creates trauma. At the center of intact circle is the fire with the children next, a circle of mothers, then fathers, then elders. It is a protective and safe circle. When substance abuse...
by Dominick Montgomery | Jan 11, 2016 | Blog
Many think about resolutions at this time of year. We often make them, but do not stay interested in or committed to them after a few weeks. How are your resolutions doing today? In Sanctuary, our trauma-informed care model at Counseling & Recovery, we ask staff...
by Dominick Montgomery | Dec 16, 2015 | Blog
So many movies are made about family conflict during holidays. That’s because most of us don’t live in a Norman Rockwell picture perfect family. Pile on extra holiday preparations, events, loss of sleep and the strain on finances and you’ve got a recipe for old and...
